The Mirror is reporting that Newcastle fans may soon get to cheer on the Magpies at St James Park once again. Though it will not be 52,000 strong. According to the report, the whole of next season could be played with a reduced number of fans in the stands.
This claim has both an upside as well as a downside. We fully expected next season to start with the matches behind closed doors. So if when September 12th rolls around, stadiums can house fans at a diminished capacity, that would be better than initially anticipated.
However, the problem is just when are things going to return to normal. The Mirror says it could be some time before restrictions on attendance at sporting events are lifted. The Mirror cites comments from James Calder, who has been working with the government and health officials.
Calder told the BBC that he doesn’t foresee a return to full stadiums until a vaccine is not only developed but widely dispersed amongst the public.
A cricket friendly between Surrey and Middlesex was played before a thousand fans last Sunday. There will also be a limited amount of fans allowed at the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield beginning on Friday.
However, those events have a much more subdued crowd without the chanting and cheering that takes place at football matches. Calder says the spread of the virus through droplets will be a concern at football matches so socially distanced fans could be the norm for the foreseeable future.
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207 comments so far
Kevin Vegan
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Comment #81Swanny
As long as there’s still Ashley propaganda trying to whitewash the shortcomings at our club, I’ll happily spend my time bringing some reality to the situation.
Those who want to spend their lives at the positivity bus stop waiting for a takeover that never arrives are more than welcome to do so.
Those of us who are sceptical should also be free to share our views.
Interact with who you want, please just don’t become another poster who spends their days repeatedly posting nonsense about me.
Peace.
toon22
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Comment #82Getting sick of the bulls1t now
Constant excuses
Over and over again
We are being held hostage
ctommo
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:12 PM
Comment #83Mund, I’ve heard there’ll be plenty of loose women on the back end of the Captains positivity bus š
Mund
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:12 PM
Comment #84Kev I wonāt stop till youāve admitted what you are. You are not a fan.
ANYONE WHO DOESNT BELIEVE THIS LOOK AT WHAT HE POSTED LAST NIGHT BASICALLY LAUGHING AT US AFTER LAST NIGHTS REPEORTS.
He is a complete WUM and duping you all
Moonraker15
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:12 PM
Comment #85Touts?
I assume you mean post takeover cos they wonāt be selling many to watch Bruceās shambles! Lol
geordietom
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:12 PM
Comment #86think all the loose women are working off shore š
Kevin Vegan
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Comment #87ctommo
I don’t think it’s any more or less likely than any other explanation as to what’s going on.
There are dozens of unanswered questions at this point.
Mund
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Comment #88ctommo
Donāt be telling the wife tho š
Mund
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Comment #89Tom haha get on mate
Jib
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Comment #90“Kevin Vegan
Why would Ashley push on and make money available for new signings and contracts, but not do the accounts?”
He has done the accounts for everything BUT St James Holdings the actual owner of NUFC
(can you work it out now ?)
The KGB became
FSB (Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation) and is still
formidable , and Putin is the last head of the KGB.
Mund
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Comment #91In*
ctommo
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Comment #92Wasnt the question
Kevin Vegan
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:15 PM
Comment #93Mund
I was devastated for any genuine fans that realised last night that it was looking bad.
I was, however, definitely laughing at the PR still trying desperately to put a positive spin on it.
scott
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:16 PM
Comment #94Kevin vegan
So if this is a pr fakeover what do you make of Nigel Huddleston,minister of sports interview today on the government not getting involved in the process,or do you think he is in on the scam?
Mund
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:17 PM
Comment #95Jib
Maybe you should draw him a picture
geordietom
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:17 PM
Comment #96This decision taking off the FA is getting to us all , we are all looking for positives apart from one person , the FA want/need to grow a pair and except that the Saudi’s are serious about taking us over and press the green button for go .
#getitdone#
Kevin Vegan
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:18 PM
Comment #97Jib
I can work out that it’s about as relevant as whether or not you can see the advertising signs on the CCTV at SJP.
And the KGB didn’t “become” the FSB at all. The KGB – along with the entirety of the Soviet government structure – was scrapped, and the FSB – along with the new government – was formed.
Anglo Saxon
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:18 PM
Comment #98Tom, it’s a cracker mate.
Harrogate mag
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:19 PM
Comment #99Like the new blog word…..cabbage lickers …pmsl
Kevin Vegan
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:19 PM
Comment #100Scott
I’m sure they aren’t getting involved in anything. That doesn’t prove anything is happening.
geordietom
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Comment #101so Ashley has spent millions to wind us all up , hadaway and shite …
#FAgrowapair#
Moonraker15
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Comment #102Vegan
Abramovich doesnāt even have a visa to live in UK, they revoked it. He resides here on an Israeli visa! So much for fit and proper owners. The PL wonāt be allowed to stop this takeover; at the end of the day they will fold; money talks, ask the Qataris!
Kevin Vegan
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:21 PM
Comment #103Ctommo
Was that aimed at me?
You asked: “Do you seriously think this is a PR campaign and the whole sale talk is fiction?”
I responded that I don’t think it’s any more or less likely than anything else we’ve heard.
Seems like a fair answer to the question.
geordietom
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:23 PM
Comment #104mund before i go shopping with the boss …
i’m good cheers , wor lass had a bad night last night , then this morning she got a letter off the hospital she’s got to go for another infusion , you’ll know all about that with your wifes illness . hate it i cant go with her …
Anglo Saxon
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:24 PM
Comment #105Veg it’s what you got your so-called masters degree for, it’s called Doublespeak.
JP...from The Rock
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:24 PM
Comment #106Another day with all of you falling into the trap. This blog is getting worse by the day.
IGNORE THE WUM!!
scott
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:24 PM
Comment #107Kevin Vegan
If it doesn’t prove anything what does he say he is keeping an eye on?
Kevin Vegan
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:25 PM
Comment #108Moonraker
It was later reported that Abramovic withdrew his visa, rather than being turned down as earlier reports suggested.
He’d already been Chelsea owner for 15 years at this point.
This in no way compares to our current situation.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44332603
Mund
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:25 PM
Comment #109Vegan
Devastated donāt make me laugh. It was a total sarcastic post making fun of all us positions Iāve lot.
Why donāt you just leave nearly everyone has worked you out now so just go.
This is for genuine fans not pretend ones
Kevin Vegan
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:26 PM
Comment #110Scott
Probably the rumours mate. As minister for sport I’m sure he’s heard the same things we have.
Mund
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:26 PM
Comment #111Tom
Nightmare mate I hope sheās ok mate. Horrible that you canāt go in isnāt it. My wife has anxiety and hates going in places on her own.
Jib
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:26 PM
Comment #112“Kevin Vegan
And the KGB didnāt ābecomeā the FSB at all”
FSB headquarters are in Lubyanka Square, Moscow’s centre, in the main building of the former KGB and employs about 66,200 uniformed staff, including about 4,000 special forces troops. It also employs Border Service personnel of about 160,000ā200,000 border guards.
of course none of these were ever in the KGB
Insh'Allah
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:26 PM
Comment #113More doom and gloom for The Northern Echo https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18611717.premier-leagues-unanswered-questions-scupper-staveleys-bid-newcastle/
Dunno Scott Wilson’s history, most of it is repeated, however the summary could well be the outcome that we don’t want:-
“Bruce has to plan as if nothing is going to change; increasingly, that looks like being the likeliest outcome all round.”
Mund
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:27 PM
Comment #114Go away Kev only genuine fans wanted here
geordietom
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:27 PM
Comment #115gonna take her out to cheer her up buy her the new trainers she’s after Skechers there only Ā£80 gulp ,
ctommo
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:28 PM
Comment #116Kevin, Yes it was aimed at you.
Just a direct answer would’ve been good rather than skirting round the issue.
I actually wish i hadn’t said anything, i was doing so well avoiding commenting on what you write on here to wind people up.
Happy to leave this here now, or let it go, or whatever
geordietom
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:29 PM
Comment #117mund …
best thing mate she never complains just gets on with must be a women thing …
geordietom
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:29 PM
Comment #118with it *
Mund
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Comment #119Tom
Good lad mate cheer her up ya know the craic happy wife happy life š
geordietom
Jul 28, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Comment #120i’m confident and i’m staying confident about the takeover happening at our club…
keep the faith …